Driver Helper

Waste Connections • Town of Clifton Park, NY

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About The Position

County Waste, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a Driver Helper in Clifton Park, NY. The position assists the driver on specified garbage-truck routes by manually collecting solid waste and transporting it to appropriate disposal sites. The work is very physical and takes place outdoors in all weather conditions. The stated pay rate is $21.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Steady work history.
• Ability to repeatedly lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the garbage truck and assist the driver in servicing customers.
• Load refuse bags and bring containers to the truck for proper disposal.
• Direct the truck driver when backing.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance.
• Operate packing mechanisms and levers to activate the loading arm.
• Clean the packer blade and truck body.
• Provide positive customer service interactions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $200 annual boot allowance
• $450 quarterly safety bonuses
• Paid training
• Weekly pay
• Overtime eligibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Mental Health Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Prepaid Legal Plan
• Scholarship Opportunities for kids
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Relief Fund
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed